The Michael J. Fox Foundation

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is the largest private funder in the U.S. of medical research into Parkinson's disease. [cite news
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The foundation was established by actor Michael J. Fox in May 2000, shortly after announcing his retirement from the ABC television show "Spin City". In 1998 Fox publicly disclosed that he had been diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's seven years earlier.

The Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease within this decade through an aggressively funded research agenda. Its strong focus is on "translational" research -- that is, the work of translating basic science discoveries into practical treatments with potential to benefit the estimated six million people living with Parkinson's today.

Enormous progress toward finding a cure has been made on many neurological fronts, and scientists' understanding of the brain and how disease affects continues to increase dramatically. The Foundation drives progress by awarding grants to ensure that the most promising research avenues are thoroughly funded, explored and carried forward toward their ultimate payoff -- new therapies and a cure.

To date the Foundation has funded more than $115 million in research directly or through partnerships. [ [http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/72071.php Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $1 Million For Critical Next Steps On Projects Initiated Under Community Fast Track 2005 ] ] [ [http://pnnonline.org/article.php?sid=7626 Michael J. Fox Foundation Announces $1.2 Million in Funding :: PNNOnline :: ] ] [ [http://www.jewishjournal.com/home/preview.php?id=17612 JewishJournal.com ] ] [ [http://www.au.dk/en/news/archive/310107 AU: 310107-Michael J. Fox Foundation grants Marina Romero-Ramos DKK 750,000 ] ] [ [http://health.ucsd.edu/news/2001/06_22_Masliah.html Michael J. Fox Foundation Grant Awarded to UCSD Parkinson's Researchers ] ] [ [http://www.news-medical.net/?id=2879 Michael J. Fox Foundation funds $2 million to solve midbrain system mysteries ] ]

Team Fox

Team Fox for Parkinson's Research is the foundation’s grassroots community project raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research.

References

External links

* [http://www.michaeljfox.org/ The Michael J. Fox Foundation Website]
* [http://www.teamfox.org/site/c.grLPKZPHLsF/b.1311557/k.BECA/Home.htm The Team Fox Website]